How far is Port Saint John, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint John, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250 miles (402.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint John and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint John and Tallahassee.
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Start on Bermuda Avenue
84 m · 18 sec · Bermuda Avenue
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Turn left onto Delespine Road
84 m · 15 sec · Delespine Road
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Turn right onto Miraflores Avenue
1606 ft · 1 min · Miraflores Avenue
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Turn right onto Fay Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Fay Boulevard
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Turn left onto Grissom Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Grissom Parkway
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Turn right onto Port Saint John Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Port Saint John Parkway
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Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami
2866 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll, FL 528: Port Canaveral, Orlando
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando
2490 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
36.7 mi · 41 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441
1428 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike, Oсala, Miami
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Orlando
1439 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
53.3 mi · 57 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn left onto Mahan Drive
6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Continue on East Tennessee Street
3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard
2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Calhoun Street
64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway
103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway
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Turn right onto South Monroe Street
9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint John and Tallahassee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint John and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint John to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km) and usually takes 04h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gainesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.9 miles from Port Saint John and 153.9 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250 miles (402.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.59 one way or $89.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint John and Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Gainesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gainesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint John and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 249.98 mi (402.3 km).
#1 Port Saint John
City in South Africa
| Population | 12,267 |
| Coordinates | 28.4769500, -80.7886700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $44.59 | $89.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.41 | $98.81 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $52.63 | $105.26 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $46.76 | $93.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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